Britain Prepares for Record-Breaking Heat on Bank Holiday Monday
Britain braces for hottest bank holiday Monday ever: Temperatures set to hit 'historic' 35C on warmest May day on record
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Britain is set to experience its hottest Bank Holiday Monday on record, with temperatures expected to reach 35°C. This follows the hottest May day in 79 years, prompting health alerts and increased outdoor activities. The Met Office highlights the unprecedented nature of this heatwave.
- 01Temperatures are predicted to hit 35°C, potentially marking the hottest Bank Holiday ever in the UK.
- 02Sunday recorded the highest May temperature in 79 years at 32.3°C at Kew Gardens in London.
- 03The UK Health Security Agency issued an amber health alert due to the heat's potential impact on vulnerable populations.
- 04Overnight temperatures reached a record minimum of 19.4°C, breaking the previous May record set in 1944.
- 05Eight locations in England met heatwave criteria on Sunday, with notable highs in Wales and Northern Ireland.
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Britain is bracing for its hottest Bank Holiday Monday ever, with temperatures projected to reach a historic 35°C. This follows a record-setting Sunday, where Kew Gardens in south-west London recorded 32.3°C, marking the hottest May day in 79 years. The Met Office has noted that such high temperatures in May are unprecedented, with meteorologist Tom Morgan emphasizing the rarity of reaching close to 35°C even during summer months. The UK Health Security Agency has issued its first amber health alert of 2026, warning of potential health risks for vulnerable groups, particularly the elderly. Overnight temperatures also broke records, with the lowest recorded at 19.4°C at Kenley Airfield, surpassing the previous May record from 1944. While many flock to parks and beaches to enjoy the warm weather, authorities advise caution, especially during peak heat hours.
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The extreme heat poses health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups, leading to increased demand for health services.
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